Where to go

Thursday

music

New Wine Band (Christian originals), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6929.

Onstage

Opera “La Boheme,SDRq 8 p.m., Sharpsville Opera House, 100 N. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville, Pa.; 724-962-5757.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Blue Man Group, 7:30 p.m., Palace Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-241-6000.

Tom Paxton, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Special Events

Pumpkin Carving, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

Friday

Comedy

Basile’s “Growing Up Greek in America,” 7:30 p.m., St. Demetrios Community Center, 3223 Atlantic St NE, Warren; 330-394-9021.

Dances

Dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Austintown; 330-792-7973.

Harvest Moon Dance, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., North Bloomfield Town Hall, intersection of state Routes 45 and 87, North Bloomfield; 440-685-4758.

Tommy Chris, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.

lectures

Musicology Lecture Series with Prof. Tamara Levitz, 4 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

music

Divine Delay (Southern Gospel Trio), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-6929.

Border Ride, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-1490.

Onstage

“Breaking the Code,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

“Drinking Habits,SDRq 8 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; 440-964-3396.

“Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“Macbeth,” 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Ave., Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“The Great American Trailer Park Musical,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe,SDRq 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; 330-675-8887.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Los Lonely Boys, 8 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-259-0555.

Blue Man Group, 7:30 p.m., Palace Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-241-6000.

Wailin’ Jennys, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Special EVENTS

A Loose-Knit Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

Ghost Walk, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., First Presbyterian Church-Warren, 256 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-393-1524.

Pumpkin Carving, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

Great Pumpkin Carve-Out, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman Township; 330-726-8105.

Magician Paula Gertner, 7:30 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Saturday

Children

“The Brementown Musicians” by Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre, 2:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

comedy

Sweetest Day show with Mike Bonner and B-Phlat, 9 p.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-788-8739.

Dances

Del Sinchak and Dick Tady, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Music

Steve Frazzini, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Bruno’s Restaurant, 1984 Boardman Poland Road, Poland; 330-757-0840.

Dan Gribbin, singer and songwriter, 7 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St., Youngstown; 330-746-3067.

Greenville Symphony Orchestra present “Stars and More Stars,” 8 p.m., Passavant Center, Thiel College, Greenville, Pa.; 724-475-1177.

Onstage

“Breaking the Code,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

“Drinking Habits,SDRq 8 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; 440-964-3396.

“Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“Macbeth,SDRq 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“The Great American Trailer Park Musical,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe,SDRq 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; 330-675-8887.

Opera “La Boheme,SDRq 8 p.m., Sharpsville Opera House, 100 N. Mercer Ave., Sharpsville, Pa.; 724-962-5757.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Blue Man Group, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Palace Theater, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-241-6000.

Sevendust with 10 Years, Since October, and Anew Revolution, 7:30 p.m., Altar Bar, 1620 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; 412-323-1919.

Special Events

Ghost Walk, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-393-1524.

Halloween at the Judge Morley Pavilion, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Judge Morley Pavilion, McCollum Road, Youngstown; 330-740-7114.

Pumpkin Carving, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

Great Pumpkin Carve-Out , noon to 10 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman Township; 330-726-8105.

Hayrides to Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Catalpa Grove Farms, 41473 state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-4064.

Night at the Races, 7 p.m., St. Joseph the Provider, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell; 330-755-2245.

Ten Fingers with Magician Paula Gertner, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, The Beecher Center, Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Witch Walk, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Boardman High School (enter door B), 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman; 330-758-7511.

Sunday

Children

The Art of Magic with magician Paul Gertner, 2 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, The Beecher Center, Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Dances

Mickey Dee Band, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa.; 724-667-8997.

USA Dance (lessons at 5), 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista, Youngstown; 330-518-8891.

Film

“The Battle for Warsaw” (story of World War II uprising) and Resistance fighter Halina Junak, 2 p.m., St. Casimir’s Church, 149 Jefferson St., Youngstown; 330-646-4082.

“Round on Both Sides” (a short film by Marquette Jones), 6 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-7683.

Music

Dana Vocal Society, 4 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

Ron Chick’s All-Star Alumni Band Sweetest Day benefit concert, 5 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330-788-0494.

Onstage

“Breaking the Code,SDRq 3:30 p.m., Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; 330-836-2626.

“Drinking Habits,SDRq 2 p.m., Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; 440-964-3396.

“Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado,SDRq 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown; 330-746-5455.

“Macbeth,SDRq 2:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“The Great American Trailer Park Musical,SDRq 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe,SDRq 3 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; 330-675-8887.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Blue Man Group, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Palace Theater, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-241-6000.

Max Weinberg Big Band, 7 p.m., Altar Bar, 1620 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh; 412-323-1919.

Special Events

Howl-o-Ween, noon to 3 p.m., Mosquito Lake State Park, 1439 State Route 305, Cortland; 330-637-2856.

Pumpkin Walk at Twilight, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown; 330-740-7116.

Great Pumpkin Carve-Out, noon to 6 p.m., Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman Township; 330-726-8105.

Witch Walk, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Boardman High School (door B), 7777 Glenwood Ave., Boardman Township; 330-758-7511.

Monday

Music

University of Notre Dame Glee Club, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon, Pa.

Tuesday

Children

“Strega Nona, The Musical,” 6:30 p.m., Westminster College, Orr Auditorium, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa.; 724-946-7354.

Music

Dana Chorale, noon to 1:30 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; 330-746-3251.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Eagles, 8 p.m., Consol Energy Center, 1001 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh; 412-542-1800.

Wednesday

music

Octubafest with Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, 8 p.m., Bliss Recital Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-3105.

Music at Noon Jazz Combos, 12:15 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown; 330-743-1107.

Onstage

“Forever Plaid,SDRq 7:30 p.m., W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren; 330-399-4885.

Ongoing

Special events

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, Closed Sundays and Mondays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. New volunteers sign-up during public hours. Help make a difference. 330-549-1111, ext. 316 (if no answer, please leave a message), or info@angelsforanimals.org.

B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Music by On Fire Entertainment. $2. Night of the Poets by Pure Energy, 7 p.m. first and third Thu. monthly. 330-330-3031.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. Fourth Wed. monthly. Walk-ins welcome. 330-747-6932.

St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle includes Polish language, culture, crafts, dance and song lessons for children 3-18; opportunities for adults with the Village Folk Singers and Band, new members welcome. Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 330-646-4082 or www.Polishyoungstown.com.

Columbiana Maze Craze, 45107 state Route 14, Columbiana. 2010 is a Safari theme. There are three different corn mazes with over five miles of trails. Find all 12 checkpoints and become a maze craze master. Play our new game in the brown maze called FSI (Farm Scene Investigation)--think CLUE! Other activities include corn box, straw maze, corn hold, swingset, food concessions and animal cut-outs for pictures. Hayrides and barrel train rides for an additional charge on Sat. and Sun. only in Oct. Cost: 12 and older, $8; 5-11, $6; 4 and under free. Military personnel free with ID. Special group rates available. Open through Nov. 7. Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Tue.; 5 to 10 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. 330-482-9904, www.columbianamazecraze.com.

Detwiler Farm, 4520 Renkenberger Road, one mile west of Route 46, five miles south of Canfield and two miles north of Columbiana, will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 31. There will be hayrides to the 10-acre “You Pick” pumpkin patch, straw maze, four-acre cornfield maze, petting zoo, fall decorations, apples and cider. www.detwilerfarms.com 330-482-2276.

Fall Fun Weekends, Ridgeview Farm, 5488 Kinsman Road (state Route 87, 7.5 miles west of SR 45 or 3.5 miles east of Middlefield). Enjoy hayrides, corn maze, pick your own pumpkin, petting zoo, Amish lunch/bake stand and other fall activities. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun. through Oct. 31. www.ridgeviewfarm.com.

Ghost Walk, presented by Trumbull County Fine Arts Council. Guided tours leave from the First Presbyterian Church, 256 Mahoning Avenue, Warren, approximately every 10 minutes. This walking tour of our historic district covers approximately one mile and includes seven stops where costumed actors portray people who once lived in Trumbull County and who in most cases, died tragically. Hours: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 16, 22 and 23. 330-841-2936.

The Ghosts of Burton Historical Tour, 14485 N. Cheshire St., Burton. Tours are at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Oct. 16 an 23. Each tour lasts about 2 1/2 hours. Several volunteers will be stationed throughout the historical Century Village and at the County’s oldest cemetery to tell local stories of old. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. In past years, the Ghosts of Burton Historical Tour has sold out in advance of the dates. You may mail in a check or call with your credit card number. A confirmation will be sent to you. The cost is $18 per person for adults, $12 for ages 8 to 14, and $8 for under age 8. This tour is intended to be “family friendly”, but very small children may find it boring. (We are sure that older teens and adults will find it quite interesting!) This is NOT a “haunted house” tour. 440-834-5050.

HalloWeekends, Cedar Point, One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky. Hours: 6-midnight Fridays; noon to midnight Saturdays; noon to 9 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31. 419-627-2350 or www.halloweekends.com.

Lantern Light Walking Tour, Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa. Each year, for the last five years, Bill Philson, MCHS Executive Director, has led tours of Mercer Borough and its Cemeteries, focusing on various aspects of the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. Tours leave headquarters at 7 p.m. and return around 9 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27. Bring a lantern or a flashlight so you can watch your step—the tour will be dark in places. We will be walking in excess of a mile and a half—so bring your walking shoes! People who cannot walk that distance will be able to meet us at the various stops. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Old Mercer Cemetery and the Western Pennsylvania Civil War Reenactors Society. Please check our website, www.mchspa.org, in case of inclement weather.

The Original Haunted Hayride sponsored by Hartford Optimist Club, Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm, 5148 state Route 7, Burghill. Haunted hayrides 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30. Non haunted hayrides from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cook hot dogs over a bonfire. All proceeds benefit Hartford Youth Groups and organizations. 330-772-8733 or www.storeyland.com.

Phantom Fright Nights, Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, Pa. 10 haunted houses and midways, thrill rides, roller coasters and ghoulish food. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., through Oct. 30. Not recommended for children under 13 years old. Cost: $25.99 or $22.99 at participating Giant Eagles. 412-461-0500 or www.phantomfrightnights.com.